Arkansas · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Independence County, AR
Independence County (population 37,931) records real-property documents through the Independence County Circuit Clerk (ex officio Recorder). Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Independence County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Independence County Circuit Clerk (ex officio Recorder)
- Recording fee
- $15.00 (statutory, Ark. Code Ann. §21-6-306) first / $5.00 per page after first (two-sided page counts as 2 pages) add'l (+Mortgage assignment/release: no fee for 1st instrument released/assigned, $15/each additional (cap $300); Notice of Default/Intent to Sell: $140 + standard page fees; Real Property Transfer Tax $3.30 per $1,000 of consideration over $100)
- Mailing address
- Independence County Circuit Clerk, 192 East Main Street, Batesville, AR 72501
- Phone
- (870) 793-8833
- Checks payable to
- Independence County Circuit Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet required statewide; document must show title, grantor/grantee names, legal description, preparer/return-to info on first page
Can you e-record in Independence County?
Yes. Independence County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Independence County, Arkansas
- Prepare the document so it meets Independence County formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Independence County Circuit Clerk (ex officio Recorder) at Independence County Circuit Clerk, 192 East Main Street, Batesville, AR 72501.
- Pay the recording fee ($15.00 (statutory, Ark. Code Ann. §21-6-306) first / $5.00 per page after first (two-sided page counts as 2 pages) add'l (+Mortgage assignment/release: no fee for 1st instrument released/assigned, $15/each additional (cap $300); Notice of Default/Intent to Sell: $140 + standard page fees; Real Property Transfer Tax $3.30 per $1,000 of consideration over $100)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Independence County
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Independence County property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Independence County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Independence County?
The Independence County Circuit Clerk (ex officio Recorder) charges $15.00 (statutory, Ark. Code Ann. §21-6-306) first / $5.00 per page after first (two-sided page counts as 2 pages) add'l (+Mortgage assignment/release: no fee for 1st instrument released/assigned, $15/each additional (cap $300); Notice of Default/Intent to Sell: $140 + standard page fees; Real Property Transfer Tax $3.30 per $1,000 of consideration over $100), with checks payable to Independence County Circuit Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Independence County?
Yes. Independence County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Independence County?
Mail recordings to Independence County Circuit Clerk (ex officio Recorder): Independence County Circuit Clerk, 192 East Main Street, Batesville, AR 72501 ((870) 793-8833).
How can Jurably help with recording in Independence County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Independence County to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Independence County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Independence County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.